What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight
Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against its peers, not locked up inside.
Jane Roberts
Reporter
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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December 2024
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Spirit of Memphis Porter’s life spent devoted to people of Metropolitan Baptist, Memphis
The Rev. Dr. Reginald Porter Sr., who was devoted to his faith and the South Memphis community he served, died on Christmas Eve at age 76.
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Spirit of Memphis When Bishop Williamson saw a need, he rolled up his sleeves
Prominent in the CME denomination on the national scene, as well as serving as bishop for Arkansas and Tennessee, Bishop Henry Williamson died on Christmas Day after a short illness. He was 76.
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Education CBU making progress, but still on probation
Christian Brothers University is debt free and expects its first budget surplus in many years, according to Brother Chris Englert, interim president.
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EducationNew U of M institute knows the importance of flower power
The university’s new unit, headed by a global expert in sunflowers, focuses on how to boost agriculture specifically in the Mississippi Delta.
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New University of Memphis institute knows the importance of flower power
The university’s new unit, headed by a global expert in sunflowers, focuses on how to boost agriculture specifically in the Mississippi Delta.
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Ricky Webb served 46 years in prison, all of them unjust
With the help of Connor Webber, Memphis-based attorney for Tennessee Innocence Project, Webb , 70, was released in early October.
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Public SafetyRicky Webb served 46 years in prison, all of them unjust
With the help of Connor Webber, Memphis-based attorney for Tennessee Innocence Project, Webb , 70, was released in early October.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport board OKs $63M to construct five-lane road as entrance
The project will start in April and is expected to take two years. Ultimately a five-lane road will be the airport’s entrance.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx plans to spin off trucking division
The company expects the transaction, which will produce two publicly traded companies, will be executed in 18 months.
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FedEx sees some gains in face of stubborn economy, other headwinds
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx sees some gains in face of stubborn economy, other headwinds
The company affirms the value of its savings programs, more than $6 billion through 2027, but downgrades earnings-per-share for the rest of the year.
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Transportation & Logistics Holiday airport travel to peak Friday
More than 105,000 passengers expected to depart from here in the two-week holiday travel period.
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Health Care Richard Shadyac, CEO of ALSAC, stepping down
He is its sixth leader since ALSAC’s founding in 1957 and credited with nearly quadrupling gifts to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Health Care Smith & Nephew laying off 150 in Memphis by end of year
The orthopedic division in Memphis is the London-based company’s largest operation.
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EducationU of M takes on shrinking enrollment with new strategies — including Tigers tickets
University is hiring two full-time recruiters in Chicago and another one for Dallas-Houston.
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North MemphisBuckman’s biggest-ever Memphis investment is portal for innovation
“We would like to have to be first choice for the new chemical engineers, data scientists, chemists that are coming out of the local universities,” said the company’s CEO. “We also hope to attract talent from around the country and perhaps even around the world to come to Memphis.”
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Transportation & LogisticsDecrease in cargo at Memphis International tracks after FedEx dropped USPS contract
One analyst said cargo volumes at Memphis likely will not return to the glory days of past years as FedEx pushes for higher-margin packages.
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Spirit of MemphisIdlewild’s bell tower will glow again, this time in two-tone LED light
The switch will be flipped Dec. 4 at the church. “From that point forward, it will be a lit beacon of our hope — of Christ’s love — from the heart of Midtown,” Rev. David Powers said.
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Transportation & LogisticsAt Memphis International, this Delta employee brings an air of joy
Beverly Becton, 38-year employee of Delta Air Lines, lights up the gates at MEM with her customer shoutouts, including roses for birthdays and anniversaries, right down to the family pet.
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Education University of Memphis joins National Science Foundation’s hub
The Mid-South Innovation Corps is designed to help local researchers collaborate with other academic institutions.
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BusinessCourtney, in voice that booms, out to build army of good
His podcast, “An Army of Normal Folks,” with 19,000 subscribers, offers a weekly look at the good people are doing without government intervention.
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Business Varsity Brands allows employees owner stake
If the company gains in value, employees could collect 80% of their salaries in the eventual payout, said Bill Seely, Varsity Spirit president.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport expects 90,000 travelers for Thanksgiving, with a Friday peak
Memphis International starts to get busy on holidays around 4 a.m. because, as a non-hub airport, planes must leave early to get to hubs for transfers.
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NeighborhoodsBeetlemania: Ladybugs flock to Memphis area
Seeing clusters of ladybugs everywhere early this week? Here’s why.
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East Memphis Church needs volunteers to bag 40K pounds of sweet potatoes
The whole project from bag to distribution will be done in one morning; more than 100 people are needed.
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